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Roundhill Resort Guide
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Best months to book: July, August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Last Snowfall
Sep 23
Past 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
6cm
7-Day Forecast
18cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
29
2026 season
Bluebird Days
6
2026 season
Resort Guide
Roundhill is a family-friendly ski resort located near Lake Tekapo in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, offering panoramic views of Aoraki Mt Cook and the surrounding mountains. The resort features wide, gentle beginner slopes, long intermediate trails, and the world’s longest and steepest rope tow accessing advanced terrain. Key amenities include a licensed café, equipment rentals, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere ideal for families and skiers of all abilities. Roundhill stands out for its unique combination of accessible terrain and challenging off-piste options in a scenic alpine setting.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Roundhill
Lifts
6
Skiable area
1400 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(15 total)
Beginner
3
20% of terrain
Intermediate
7
45% of terrain
Advanced
5
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Surface lift6
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
No ski pass found
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Après by Altitude – This popular après-ski bar at Roundhill is renowned for its relaxed alpine vibe, scenic lake views, and welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind with local craft beers and live music after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Sep 22, 05:05 PM UTC
214cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-25%
vs 5-Year Avg
286cm avg by now
+14%
vs 30-Year Avg
188cm avg by now
286cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 214.1 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~214.5 cm. That's 25% below the 5-year average (286 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 14% above the 30-year average (188 cm).
Roundhill Season Snowfall
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Roundhill Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 258cm with an average of 76 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 32% above this average (342cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 44cm | 12 days | 19cm | 34cm | 16cm |
| July | 60cm | 14 days | 38cm | 54cm | 18cm |
| August | 49cm | 16 days | 50cm | 64cm | 14cm |
| September | 43cm | 14 days | 34cm | 53cm | 12cm |
| October | 42cm | 12 days | 10cm | 29cm | 15cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
33.7
Season Average
88 days scored
59
Best Day
6 Jul
2
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
16
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
June 2026
- 2628 Jun
- 2529 Jun
- 2430 Jun
July 2026
- 596 Jul18cm
- 5113 Jul9cm
- 495 Jul12cm
August 2026
- 4026 Aug21cm
- 3924 Aug
- 3827 Aug26cm
September 2026
- 427 Sep3cm
- 4111 Sep
- 4018 Sep
July scored highest for Roundhill in 2026. Based on 88 days the resort was verified open; this season is still under way, so later months are incomplete. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jun 27, 2026
Through Sep 27, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Roundhill
- Where is Roundhill?
- Roundhill is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Roundhill?
- Roundhill runs from a base elevation of 1,350 m (4,429 ft) to a summit of 2,133 m (6,998 ft), giving a vertical drop of 783 m (2,569 ft).
- How big is Roundhill?
- Roundhill has 1,400 acres (567 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Roundhill?
- Roundhill is on the No ski pass found. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Roundhill?
- Roundhill typically operates from June to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
